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Disney merchandise shows frowning bear looking at blank sheet of paper – a symbol of opposition to censorship

Join Martin Belam for reaction to a dramatic night in Qatar and buildup to Ghana v Uruguay and more

Japan defeated Spain 2-1 through a controversial goal in Qatar

Germany were knocked out despite their victory over Costa Rica on Thursday

Spain have shown some of the best football this tournament has seen but the defeat to Japan exposed a team that might not yet be ready to win it

The United States, Japan and South Korea have imposed fresh sanctions on North Korean individuals and entities in response to Pyongyang's recent slew of missile tests. Washington's action, announced Thursday, blocks any assets of three North Korean officials in the United States, a largely symbolic step against an isolated country…

"It's not about having a full meal, but having a pick and a nibble while you're sitting there with friends for a couple of hours."

Despite Chelsea's Kai Havertz scoring two late goals in their 4-2 comeback victory over Costa Rica, Germany have now been knocked out at the group stage in back-to-back World Cups

Japan and Morocco delivered historic wins in Qatar on Thursday, with Croatia also advancing to the last 16.